88Rutherford Ranch 2012 Chardonnay, Napa Valley ($16)Crisp and bright with juicy citrus and notes of peach; clean, balanced and showing minerals and good structure; long and lively.RUTHERFORD WINE COMPANY

91 Robert Weil 2012 Riesling Kabinett Tradition, Rheingau ($30)Spritzy and juicy with racy citrus and focused flavors; pure, tangy and showing some fresh sweetness for balance; long and showing a bright tension and a long finish.LOOSEN BROS. USA

92 Three Sticks 2011 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ($60)Smooth and ripe with sweet cherry, cola and spice; tangy with notes of earth and wood; long and balanced.

93 Patz & Hall 2011 Pinot Noir, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros ($65)Another great wine from one of America's best vineyards; silky and bright with ripe cherry and plum and elegant structure; fine acidity and juicy fruit with notes of perfume, earth and soft spice; long and vivid.

90La Rochelle 2012 Pinot Meunier, Saralee's Vineyard, Russian River Valley ($38)Smooth and meaty with juicy acidity and bright plum and cherry fruit; lush and tangy with depth and lively style; long and balanced.

91Trione Vineyards and Winery 2009 Syrah, River Road Ranch, Russian River Valley ($32)Dark, deep and plump with ripe blackberry, plum and spice; rich, smooth and tangy with good acid structure; intense, concentrated and long with a dense finish.

Le Chiantigiane is a consortium of small producers controlling 3,000 hectares of prime vineyards. The group pooled resources to create a state-of-the-art facility. The wines are imported by Riondo USA.

88Serjna 2005 Barolo Riserva, Italy ($28)Smooth and juicy with mature varietal fruit; clean, earthy and dense with notes of leather, spice and oak; balanced and bright, long and complex; a very good value.RIONDO USA

91Boroli 2008 Barolo, Italy ($40)Bright and elegant with tangy plum and notes of leather and spice; refined, complex and balanced with lovely style and considerable grace; long and juicy with depth and finesse.DALLA TERRA

89Riondo NV Blu Prosecco, Italy ($14)Fresh, smooth and creamy with bright fruit and some elegance; gentle but persistent mousse; clean, lightly spicy and harmonious; long and tangy with a hint of almonds.RIONDO USA